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Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award
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… wellness past and its central figure, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , has won an Independent Publisher Book Award, known as … for spiritualism, attracting other, radical religious groups. He started reading about the Seventh-day Adventists, who showed up in 1855, and from there he ran into John Harvey Kellogg. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26352
Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad
International Student and Scholar Services
… a junior working on a bachelor's degree based on a self-designed major in Arabic language and Middle Eastern studies. … foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417
Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96
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… serving on the board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his … in 1990, and in late 2012, a $1.1 million gift from the couple made possible a renovation and expansion of that … friend to Western Michigan University and a wonderful supporter who truly understood the value and need for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184
Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community
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… queens who led empires?" wondered Ndao-Brumblay, who grew up in Senegal but now lives in Kalamazoo. "What I found as a … network of business professionals the program opened her up to. "It gave me courage and the push I needed to actually … business mindset." Initially, WMU's program focused on startups within the University. But, with the help of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256
Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award
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… the tireless efforts of individuals, departments and groups across campus who are dedicated to fostering a culture … to recognize and show appreciation for individuals, groups or programs on campus who have taken up the mantle of fostering inclusivity and equity on our …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
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… conditions—degradation, the worst human atrocity—could rise up and build the first building on a college campus, one he … she came across White's name. A wider web search turned up an article by the John Hay Center that dove deeper into … was. "We are overjoyed that Mr. White will always remain a significant part of Bronco history," Montgomery says. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599
Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion
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… girl, but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the … in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion enthusiasts. She also is a multiply … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905
World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum
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… in Lot 72R next to Schneider Hall. Foods Resource Bank Supported by more than 200 U.S. growing projects, which last year raised $3.3 million to support 62 overseas programs, Foods Resource Bank's 15 member … more than 30 countries. The nonprofit raises resources to support the capability and desire of small farmers in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610
Putting her skills to the test at Boeing
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… years at WMU taught me to keep to it even if you are struggling. Showing up every day and being persistent has been a theme … and NASA will partner to produce an experimental airplane designed with the goal of lessening commercial aviation’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791
WMU softball honored for top-25 team GPA
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… 11 during conference play, and as the MAC Tournament runner-up, battling to the championship round as the No. 5 seed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27809